Given the recent scandal that is all over the local and International news about 4 British tourists who were charged 16 euros per ice cream cone, at a horrible tourist trap bar, I thought it would be a good idea to list some of my tips for tourists in Rome.
1) Do not get ice cream from any old gelateria, go to the reputable ones that are in most guide books. To give you an idea, a small gelato usually costs €2.50 whether it be cone or cup. Some places charge €0.50 extra for cream on top. The best places in the historic center are Venchi, Ciampini, and Grom. I also think Blu Ice has decent ice cream as does Giolitti. The trend recently is to find specialty ice cream made from top ingredients.
2) Ordering a milk based coffee drink after meals is a no no in Italy, but is generally accepted as a tourist thing. Order an espresso or an espresso macchiato (espresso with a splash of milk) if you must have milk with your coffee. Cappuccino and caffè latte are usually consumed up until noon.
3) Only use white taxis from the airport, and never go for the guys who ask you if you want a taxi as you exit customs. Taxi prices are standard to the center of Rome only, and cost €48 from Fiumicino, and €30 from Ciampino.
4) "Bars" in Italy are coffee shops everywhere else in the world. You must pay first and then head over to the counter to order and consume your order. If you want table service, a waiter will take your order. Table service usually costs triple the price of counter service.
5) A typical Italian breakfast is consumed at a bar usually consists of cappuccino and cornetto (croissant).
Eggs are not consumed at breakfast.
That's all that comes to mind at the moment.
1) Do not get ice cream from any old gelateria, go to the reputable ones that are in most guide books. To give you an idea, a small gelato usually costs €2.50 whether it be cone or cup. Some places charge €0.50 extra for cream on top. The best places in the historic center are Venchi, Ciampini, and Grom. I also think Blu Ice has decent ice cream as does Giolitti. The trend recently is to find specialty ice cream made from top ingredients.
2) Ordering a milk based coffee drink after meals is a no no in Italy, but is generally accepted as a tourist thing. Order an espresso or an espresso macchiato (espresso with a splash of milk) if you must have milk with your coffee. Cappuccino and caffè latte are usually consumed up until noon.
3) Only use white taxis from the airport, and never go for the guys who ask you if you want a taxi as you exit customs. Taxi prices are standard to the center of Rome only, and cost €48 from Fiumicino, and €30 from Ciampino.
4) "Bars" in Italy are coffee shops everywhere else in the world. You must pay first and then head over to the counter to order and consume your order. If you want table service, a waiter will take your order. Table service usually costs triple the price of counter service.
5) A typical Italian breakfast is consumed at a bar usually consists of cappuccino and cornetto (croissant).
Eggs are not consumed at breakfast.
That's all that comes to mind at the moment.
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